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Workfare Vol 1, Issue 5
With the states facing a July 1, 1997 deadline to submit their welfare plans to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, many state officials are considering how they will meet the challenges of moving large numbers of welfare recipients into the workforce.
Measuring the Costs of Domestic Violence Against Women and the Cost-Effectiveness of Interventions: An Initial Assessment and Proposals for Further ResearchMeasuring the Costs of Domestic Violence Against Women and the Cost-Effectiveness of Interventions: An Initial Assessment and Proposals for Further Research
Measuring the Costs of Domestic Violence Against Women and the Cost-Effectiveness of Interventions: An Initial Assessment and Proposals for Further Research
This review paper was prepared by the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) as part of a joint project with Victim Services, Inc. and the Domestic Violence Training Project.
How Women Can Earn a Living Wage: The Effects of Pay Equity Remedies and a Higher Minimum Wage
Summarizes research by economists Deborah Figart and June Lapidus showing that both comparable worth and a higher minimum wage would reduce poverty considerably among low-income working women and their families.
Domestic Violence and Welfare Vol 1, Issue 4
Recent research indicates that domestic violence may be a problem for many women in welfare.
Child Rearing and Employment Turnover: Child Care Availability Increases Mother’s Job Stability
Summarizes research by sociologists Sandra Hofferth and Nancy Collins showing that the availability of convenient, affordable, center-based child care significantly increases mother’s tenure on the job.
The Status of Women in Texas: Highlights
The Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) has prepared a report on the Status of Women in Texas to inform Texas residents about the progress of women in Texas relative to women in other states, to men, and to national trends.
The Status of Women in New York: Highlights
IWPR has prepared a report on the Status of Women in New York to inform state residents about the progress of women in New York relative to women in other states to men and to national trends.
The Status of Women in Maryland: Highlights
The Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) has prepared a report on the Status of Women in Maryland to inform Maryland residents about the progress of women in Maryland relative to women in other states, to men, and to national trends.
What the United States Can Learn From France: A Summary of an Important New Book on Child Poverty
This Research-In-Brief summarizes an important new book by Barbara R. Bergmann, professor of economics at American University and an affiliated member of the IWPR Information Network. Published by the Russell Sage Foundation in 1996, “Saving Our Children From Poverty: What the United States Can Learn From France” draws important lessons for the United States from the French experience with policies that aid families with children.
